Keeshond
VS
Leonberger
Keeshond vs Leonberger
Compare Keeshond and Leonberger side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Keeshond
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Keeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, sturdy spitz with a thick wolf‑grey double coat and trademark eye “spectacles.” A devoted family companion, it is affectionate, alert, and vocal but rarely aggressive. Intelligent and lively, it trains well with gentle methods and needs regular brushing and daily interaction.
About Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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